September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This case report describes a 58-year-old woman with telogen effluvium linked to COVID-19 whose hair loss symptoms greatly improved after using a specific haircareroutine for 30 days.
This review highlights the lack of research on Afro-textured hair, emphasizing the need for better understanding of its genetic traits and molecular structure to develop more effective haircare solutions.
In this review, the authors highlight a lack of understanding regarding the unique properties of Afro-textured hair, emphasizing the need for scientific collaboration to improve haircare practices and mitigate scalp issues.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management”
This review reports that nutritional and lifestyle factors, such as micronutrient deficiencies and stress, play a significant role in hair health and loss, but emphasizes that evidence for interventions remains limited and more research is needed to establish clear clinical guidelines.
The conversation discusses preventative haircare measures for hair loss, focusing on non-prescription treatments like rosemary, peppermint, castor oils, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also touches on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for those experiencing hair loss.
The user noticed thicker hair at their hairline after using a skincare serum containing GHK-CU, despite using pyrilutamide for hair loss without success. They plan to apply the serum more broadly to see if it improves hair growth.
The conversation discusses haircareroutines, specifically using Dove soap and coconut oil, and questions if these contributed to hair loss. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.
A user shared their haircareroutine for hair loss, which includes washing with Nizoral, using Minoxidil and Finasteride, and seeking advice for better results. Other users discussed their own routines, including the use of vitamins, red light therapy, and varying dosages of Finasteride, with some expressing concerns about the harshness of Nizoral and the potential side effects of treatments.
Dutasteride and high-dose Minoxidil are the primary treatments maintaining hair, with additional supplements and therapies like red light offering minimal extra benefit. The discussion criticizes promoting expensive haircare products when basic medications are doing most of the work.
What are the pre-operative and post-operative care instructions for a hair transplant?Clinics commonly advise stopping smoking and alcohol 1-2 weeks before a hair transplant and pausing over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen beforehand, then following the clinic's own post-op routine. Never stop a blood thinner a doctor prescribed you without that doctor's approval.